Vernon Carey

After two years away from athletics, former Edgewater sports standout Alex Jackson is returning to the court as basketball coach for Jones.

Jackson, who led Oak Ridge to three district titles and a 2012 state runner-up finish in six seasons as the Pioneers coach, is now in charge of Jones High boys basketball. He was a middle school assistant principal in 2016-17 and came to Jones this fall to serve as dean of students — a role he will remain in.

“We’re thrilled to have Alex,” said Jones assistant principal Matt Turner. “He’s an educator first. And he’s a great coach.”

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